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Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause Headache? 1,663 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,663 reports of Headache have been filed in association with BUPRENORPHINE (Buprenorphine and Naloxone). This represents 2.0% of all adverse event reports for BUPRENORPHINE.

1,663
Reports of Headache with BUPRENORPHINE
2.0%
of all BUPRENORPHINE reports
547
Deaths
512
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From BUPRENORPHINE?

Of the 1,663 reports, 547 (32.9%) resulted in death, 512 (30.8%) required hospitalization, and 398 (23.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Headache is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for BUPRENORPHINE.

What Other Side Effects Does BUPRENORPHINE Cause?

Drug dependence (16,730) Overdose (13,977) Death (13,604) Toxicity to various agents (10,906) Pain (8,219) Drug withdrawal syndrome (7,149) Emotional distress (6,159) Drug abuse (4,344) Drug ineffective (4,261) Dependence (3,184)

What Other Drugs Cause Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which BUPRENORPHINE Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPRENORPHINE\NALOXONE BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION HYDROBROMIDE BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION\DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE BUPRENORPHINE vs BUPROPION\NALTREXONE

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